A band releasing their first demo is always interesting. The fact that this would be the first step into the depth
of Black Metal underground makes it even more exciting. Unaware and unsuspecting the silver disk is placed into the
native CD player awaiting tautly the first sounds.
Meanwhile one got used to the fact that pieces of sound start with an intro, however, at "Shadows Of The Ancient
Times" they all get down straight to the nitty gritty. Stomping drums, vitriolic riffs and a production that really
can sport itself. It seems as if Black Realm already has a lot of experience playing, because they all control
their instruments very well. Icy melodies, comparable passim to "The Final War Approaching" by Armagedda pour over
the whole CD next to insular acoustic parts. The tempo is mainly fast; still they don't stop at slower
parts that are involved perfectly into the netting of sound.
Now it is more than eight years since the output of "Shadows Of The Ancient Times" and there is sadly nothing more
to here from Black Realm. Actually it's a pity, because such a debut would have made a name for oneself in the
underground.